Multiplat AFL 23 - PS/Steam Releasing May 4, Xbox TBC

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

WHEN CAN I PLAY? READ BELOW:

• PlayStation (Physical): Thursday 4 May
• PlayStation (Digital): 8:01am AEST Thursday 4 May
• Steam: Currently 8:01am AEST Thursday 4 May, may be moved to 12:01am AEST
• Xbox (Digital or Physical): TO BE CONFIRMED, unlikely to be 4 May

Spoiler: Specific Big Ant quotes about the release:

Those that pre-ordered PS versions will be able to play on Thursday, disks will have already been mailed by retailers, they will also be available in-store.

Steam will also be available Thursday.

Stating the obvious, we are still having issues with XBox.

Seriously, anyone that looks hard knows there’s issues - why do you think there are so many exclusives for a particular platform that are not marked as exclusive, but are only on that platform.

If I took that road, life would have been a lot easier.

Xbox digital and retail will release at the same time - that is not a decision we get to make.

It applies now and I will no doubt pay a price.

Spoiler: Other Quotes

Re: commentary team

Spoiler: Other Quotes

Hamish is still there, Daisy didn't make it into the final version of the game.

We added Gary and increased the workload of Harf.

Re: game availability/release dates

I can never give 100% guarantee about anything in the future, but as it stands today, the statement I am prepared to make it that all stock that is at retailers on 4 May will be available for sale.

As to the amount that will be there for sale, and whether it is enough, that is a question I cannot answer.

It will be made digitally available on the various platform holder electronic stores.

Clarifying, the game will not release prior to 4 May 2023.

I am vague as there is one platform that has had sufficient stock at retailers and the other has not, and I cannot name them (contractual reasons).

The game will not be further delayed because of the numbers of units in stock.

Re: Steam listing

I've already put in a request for the screenshots to be replaced with current ones, they'll probably only be there for a day.

As much as the feedback has generally been positive, these are old, meant to be placeholder only and were not meant to go live.

Re: playing lists

All playing lists are accurate for the 2023 season.

Re: content creator footage

This is all prior to day one patch (as some have noted updates like numbers etc are apparent)

Re: Career mode

A head's up on Career mode.

At the AFL 23 Launch night I mentioned the non-team based Individual Career Mode in an interview with Dean (Twistie3). As alluded to at that same event, we were working with the AFL and AFLPA to include as many past legends in the game as possible.

The great news is that we have received approval for far more AFL legends than were previously envisaged, but this has meant that we had to make the tough decision to divert resources away from the Individual Career mode development. The individual Career Mode function will not make it into AFL 23, Career Mode will be entirely team based. I expect this mode to be include in future iterations of the game.

Re: microtransactions

You do not have to make purchases, things can be earned.

Re: general development

So fundamentally flawed, in so many ways, it’s bananas.

We are doing AFL as it’s a passion project, without us doing it there would not be one being made.

So much more upside with making games that are played internationally, let alone one that will not even be played in every state in this country.

 

[brendiss]

Everything has to be signed off with at least three levels of approval, from sponsors, clubs, AFL and ourselves.

Every now and again I'll take a risk and put something on here that is not approved, but that's a calculated risk as to likelihood of an issue.

I am surprised that people are surprised, I've been pretty clear about it, repeatedly, the campaign will be centered around consumers having an ability to purchase the product.

I 100% understand where Ross is coming from here. Personally coming from the Software industry there needs to be confidentiality agreements signed, depending on the situations lawyers and solicitors are sometimes present and these contracts can sometimes be very serious. These contracts usually state the types of approvals that are required before making information public or keeping information secret until a specific date or until release.

I for one really appreciate all the images and information being provided by Ross and the BigAnt team so far. There is a massive risk for BigAnt if they break the contracts they have accepted, it can possibly lead to the loss of the company making any more AFL games in the future, or worse closure of the company.

Yes, I've just created my account - But i've been a ghost user of this forum for months, refreshing the page hoping for more information, images and videos. I've been meaning to create an account to ask questions but my questions usually get answered when other users ask the questions and it gets answered by Ross.

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

This post doesn’t mean he will update us like he’s a bloody tracking number

I’m not saying that, but what he said is the best indication we’ve got and my point still stands- we are getting close to another delay- that is if stock isn’t cleared through customs and in all stores within the next 8 days- then that’s what’ll happen, another delay.

You can be in denial about it, but those are the facts.

 

[ESSENDON INSIDER]

tbf i feel like there will be a delay aswell but who knows

 

[T2B_]

I reckon we're gonna need welfare checks for some in here if the game is delayed again.

Personally, I'd be disappointed, but life goes on.

 

[FearTheBeard13]

We’ll all find out in 8 days time. Who started all this talk of a delay earlier? Well done

 

[FearTheBeard13]

I reckon we're gonna need welfare checks for some in here if the game is delayed again.

Personally, I'd be disappointed, but life goes on.

I hear GTL is locked and loaded ready to storm Customs if Ross doesnt immediately post the shipping number . Its a game.

 

[Flagmantle Pod]

I’m not saying that, but what he said is the best indication we’ve got and my point still stands- we are getting close to another delay- that is if stock isn’t cleared through customs and in all stores within the next 8 days- then that’s what’ll happen, another delay.

You can be in denial about it, but those are the facts.

Also the facts:

The CEO of the company blocked you and now you’re fighting tooth and nail to convince people there’s going to be a delay.

All I said is that I wanted to hear that the game has cleared within the next few days.

Now the feelings:

Shush, you’re a negative Nancy and now on my list

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

I hear GTL is locked and loaded ready to storm Customs if Ross doesnt immediately post the shipping number . Its a game.

I’m not demanding anything, just stating what Ross said.

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

Also the facts:

The CEO of the company blocked you and now you’re fighting tooth and nail to convince people there’s going to be a delay.

All I said is that I wanted to hear that the game has cleared within the next few days.

Now the feelings:

Shush, you’re on the list

The comprehension in this thread. Again I never said there will be a delay I am saying it is highly possible

 

[ESSENDON INSIDER]

this is hilarious reading this stuff

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

Also the facts:

The CEO of the company blocked you and now you’re fighting tooth and nail to convince people there’s going to be a delay.

All I said is that I wanted to hear that the game has cleared within the next few days.

Now the feelings:

Shush, you’re a negative Nancy and now on my list

Here we go, saying facts is being negative now. All I’ll say is, I know what it’s like to be Quivorir for the day.

 

[ESSENDON INSIDER]

only saying this as my personal belief as a possibility, possibly the reason why we haven’t seen much is due to there still being a potential delay. let’s hope not

 

[Flagmantle Pod]

only saying this as my personal belief as a possibility, possibly the reason why we haven’t seen much is due to there still being a potential delay. let’s hope not

My personal opinion is that the PS5/4 copies cleared on schedule for April 13th launch. Reckon Xbox will have the same time frame now that they’re at least in the country. Who knows, it’s a guessing game until we are told otherwise

 

[GOTHELIONS16]

We’ll all find out in 8 days time. Who started all this talk of a delay earlier? Well done

That would be negative Nancy Flagmantle Pod surprisingly

 

[ESSENDON INSIDER]

That would be negative Nancy Flagmantle Pod surprisingly

bro he clearly stopped the argument, let it rest. there’s no point in arguing over something no one knows but big ant.


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[GOTHELIONS16]

bro he clearly stopped the argument, let it rest. there’s no point in arguing over something no one knows but big ant.


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That’s because he blocked me

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

Anyone reckon there will be gang tackling?

 

[ESSENDON INSIDER]

Anyone reckon there will be gang tackling?

W change of subject

 

[Sewelly101]

Remember this time last week when we all thought we were gonna get a bunch of content and gameplay with the original launch just a few hours away?

 

[brendiss]

My personal opinion is that the PS5/4 copies cleared on schedule for April 13th launch. Reckon Xbox will have the same time frame now that they’re at least in the country. Who knows, it’s a guessing game until we are told otherwise

My guess is the xbox version has arrived and has passed customs, retailers are waiting for approval from BigAnt or until 4th May to officially release (avoiding breaking the street date) - if there is another delay we will most likely know within another week

 

[JT_the_Man]

Anyone reckon there will be gang tackling?

IF Holy Grail or Last Ones Standing aren't present on the playlist...

THEN gang tackling better be a feature.

 

[jdoggdrool]

Will I be able to gang tackle Touk Miller

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Touk Miller

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28

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178cm

Wt

84kg

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Mid

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21.7

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9.5

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HB

12.3

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3.7

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5.4

5star

CL

4.2

5star

D

22.0

5star

K

11.4

4star

HB

10.6

5star

M

2.9

3star

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4.8

5star

CL

4.1

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17.8

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5.8

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12.0

5star

M

3.0

3star

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3.8

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CL

3.0

5star

dressed up as a can of Milo?

 

[StoneyHawk]

Milo anyone?


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[hirdylloydy1]

What the hell was that post about a delay? Fake?

 

[Saintsation]

Milo anyone?


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Love to have one watching some gameplay ……….. Nup


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